Vegan Chili Recipe

December 6

vegan chili
Sometimes I feel like I forget about the most obvious meals. The other day I thought of chili, and I am pretty sure that it has just never occurred to me to make it before (maybe I’m forgetting? It almost feels impossible that this was my first time making it). Either way, it’s not something that I normally think of and the other night, it kind of just occurred to me: vegan chili would be a great one pot meal! I totally committed to it (i.e. my boyfriend who can be pretty picky with dinners approved) and then I realized I had no beans. Luckily, I was able to run to the corner store which is pretty well-stocked with canned goods, grabbed some beans and corn (which is such a nostalgic part of chili for me) and I was all set! It’s pretty amazing that a bunch of beans, some basic vegetables, and a few dried chiles and spices can make something so hearty and delicious.
avocado
dried chiles
I actually intended to make just enough for dinner but I don’t think there is such thing as making a small batch of chili. Once you add all of the ingredients, the pot just gets more and more full. Luckily, it was absolutely delicious so I didn’t mind eating it for lunch for a few days. Another bonus is that a small bowl of it filled me up so quickly, it was so satisfying. Also, I love how it’s effortlessly vegan. It’s the type of dish that I made and realized afterwards that it was actually vegan, which makes it even easier to share!
vegan chili
I love the textures in this dish. The carrots and celery stay kind of firm, the beans are deliciously chewy, the avocado and sour cream (which makes this not vegan, so leave it out or use a vegan brand if it’s important to you) adds cool creaminess, and the lime and cilantro is super fresh. The bulgur wheat is possibly the best part. I love how if you didn’t know it was there, you would never be able to place it but it transforms the texture of the dish completely. I love it. It was also a great opportunity to use some of the dried chiles that seem to just sit in my spice drawer. I have no clue about the flavours of dried chiles, so I just decided to use one of each of the kind that I had on hand. It turned out great. The flavour of the chiles adds a layer of complexity beyond the cayenne, cumin and hint of cinnamon. Overall, it’s a beautifully spiced, filling, hearty, healthy bowl of food that I hope I will think of more often.
vegan chili
vegan chili

Vegan Chili Recipe

Total Time: 1 hour

Serving Size: 6-8

Vegan Chili Recipe

splash of olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust according to how hot you want it to be)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper
156 ml can of tomato paste.
1 mulato chile, softened in hot water, stems removed, and minced
1 cascabel chile, softened in hot water, stems removed, and minced
796 ml can of whole tomatoes
1/2 red onion, diced
2 cups water
540 ml can of black beans, drained and rinsed
540 ml can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
340 ml can of corn kernels, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup bulgur wheat
Toppings
diced avocado
sour cream (non-dairy if you want this to be vegan)
chopped cilantro
lime

In a big pot, heat up olive oil over medium heat.

Saute yellow onion, carrots, celery and garlic until it begins to soften (2-3 minutes).

Add cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt and pepper and saute for another 2-3 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook the mixture, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.

Add minced chiles, whole tomatoes, red onion, and water and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add black beans, chickpeas, corn, bulgar wheat and simmer, covered for another 30 minutes.

Stir the chile occasionally, while it is cooking. You may want to add some more water if it gets too thick.

Serve hot with diced avocado, sour cream, lime and cilantro on top.

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Vegan Chili was last modified: Deccember 6, 2015 by My Second Breakfast

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